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OU05 LBA

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,988 mi
Last recorded100,988 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LBA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 100,988 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2016 100,988 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2015 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 84,741 miles

n/s/f drop link gator starting to split

Pass 22 May 2013 79,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 56,873 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 56,873 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 47,337 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,952 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 44,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres approaching leagal tread depth

Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,315 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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OU05 LBA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 LBA registered?

OU05 LBA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is OU05 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 LBA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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